{"product_id":"the-monstrous-misses-mai-a-novel-9781662517846","title":"The Monstrous Misses Mai: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eIn 1950s Los Angeles, a young woman discovers the power to make her dreams come true at a cost. She forms a friendship with three other women who also want better things, but their wishes come with a price. Cordelia must realize her own power to rip free without losing everything she's worked hard for. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 348 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 01 April 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Amazon Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the bustling city of Los Angeles in the 1950s, a determined young woman named Cordelia Mai Yin embarks on a captivating journey that defies her expectations. Despite facing discrimination as the first-generation child of Vietnamese immigrants, Cordelia finds solace in the company of kindred spirits named Tessa, Audrey, and Silly. Sharing the same middle name, their friendship seems fated, offering a glimmer of hope amidst the struggles of daily life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEking out a living is a constant challenge, and dreams of success seem distant. However, their fortunes change when they encounter an enigmatic landlord's acquaintance who promises to fulfill their every wish, all for a small sacrifice. Intrigued by the prospect of magic, Cordelia and her friends eagerly accept the offer, unaware of the impending consequences that lie ahead.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the spells cast, their wishes grow in magnitude, but so does the price they must pay. Cordelia begins to realize the true power within herself as she navigates the intricate web of magic, but the cost of her actions threatens to unravel everything she has worked so hard for. With each passing spell, the line between reality and illusion blurs, and Cordelia must confront the dark forces that threaten to consume her.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this mesmerizing novel, author Krystal S. Anderson explores the themes of sacrifice, power, and the consequences of our desires. Through the captivating characters of Cordelia and her friends, the reader is taken on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment as they confront the darker aspects of human nature and the price we pay for our dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 358g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 138 x 214 x 28 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781662517846\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Van Hoang","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":45523735544058,"sku":"9781662517846","price":5.66,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/files\/1712312528304_book.jpg?v=1712393943","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-monstrous-misses-mai-a-novel-9781662517846","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}